DVD-Play
Introduction
DVD Play is an application originally made by Adam Pash of Lifehacker. You can find information about the original program here:
http://lifehacker.com/360658/browse-and-play-your-ripped-dvds-with-dvd-play
It allows you to browse a folder full of DVD rips or downloads, with cover art, and launch them automatically in VLC. I use it all the time, and it's great for showing people your collection.
Features
The versions I've maintained (from 0.5 onwards) incorporate a number of new features, some from the comments thread on the lifehacker post, some of my own design.
The improvements include:
- No longer needs cover art to launch a film
- All films are no longer launched at once
- Directories / Filenames can be longer than 63 characters
- VLC can be placed in any folder
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Cover art automatically downloaded from Amazon.
- DVD-Play will ask to confirm each download, and default to "Yes" after 5 seconds
- Hidden and System files are not displayed
Download
DVD-Play requires little set up, simply run the downloaded file in the directory you wish to store it in, and tell it where VLC and your films are stored.
Version 0.6a can be downloaded here:
DVD PlaySource Code:
DVD Play SourceUpdates
Version 0.6a - 3rd Feb 2011
The last version was released with a stupid bug that caused the program to be practically useless....
Version 0.6a contains a fix for that, and for bonus points:
- Is maximised by default, with the number of columns adjusted to fit the screen
- Has a new progress bar that shows the artwork scanning progress
- Pop-up boxes asking to download art will default to "Yes" after 5 seconds
Version 0.6 - 2nd Feb 2011
I've finally made some changes to the program, thanks to feedback from some users.
New features:
- System and Hidden files are ignored when searching for folders
- Cover download code was cleaned up
- folder.jpg is now used as the default cover, if it exists
- Updated to the newest version of AutoHotKey_L (Finally has arrays!)
Many thanks to the users who gave their suggestions for this release.
Version 0.5a - 30th Jul 2009
This version contains updated Amazon API code that will keep functioning once they switch to secure-only services in August.
Initial Release - 10th Jun 2009
Initial release of the program.